JenniferWaite

Registered Nurse, Admirer of kindness, self-compassion/compassion & the ability to positively embrace life’s uncertainties. Opinions are my own

[JenniferWaite @JenniferWaite04]

S- Support
E- Empathy
L- Love
F- Forgiveness

Give yourself the support, empathy, love and forgiveness you deserve

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#thriveability #mentalhealth #healthcareworkers #healingjourney #recovery

[JenniferWaite @JenniferWaite04]

Trauma can be a barrier to self-awareness, but healing paves the way to self-discovery & ThriveAbility. Support your colleagues: together we thrive.

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#traumainformed #wellness #mentalhealth #stigma #healing

[Deb Lefebvre @DebraLefebvre]

It hurt so much to read that this nurse ended #NursesWeek in the #ER suffering from a vicious assault. When will it end? When will we feel safe? Govt & hospital leaders must work harder so #nurses can feel and are safe at work always #ygk #workplacesafety #violence #onhealth

[Deb Lefebvre @DebraLefebvre]

A student of mine just saved the life of a man about to jump into a rushing river. My student calmly applied #MentalHealthFirstAid. She learned he's a dad, husband & son. She kept him safe till #mentalhealthcrisisteam arrived. She knew what to do. The next session is June 17th.

[JenniferWaite @JenniferWaite04]

@DebraLefebvre I celebrate you as my #nursing partner in https://t.co/bQ1KLrglL5

#Nurses need support from a #traumainformed approach coupled with #selfcompassion techniques tailored & unique to our #ThriveAbility model. "TA" facilitates #nursingretentiontoolkit @LeighChappy

[Deb Lefebvre @DebraLefebvre]

Happy Nursing Week to all my colleagues, those who I know & those I do not know. I celebrate you every day. The world is a better place because of nurses! We. Will. Thrive. #resilienceisadirtyword #ThriveAbility #NursingWeek2024 #changinglivesshapingtomorrow

[Deb Lefebvre @DebraLefebvre]

Happy Nursing Week to all my colleagues, those who I know & those I do not know. I celebrate you every day. The world is a better place because of nurses! We. Will. Thrive. #resilienceisadirtyword #ThriveAbility #NursingWeek2024 #changinglivesshapingtomorrow

[Deb Lefebvre @DebraLefebvre]

Resilience is a dirty word. A nurses’ resilience is used & abused, to carry & compensate for the failings of the HC system. Nurses’ resilience is systematically undermined by dysfunctional org dynamics & unsustainable workloads. Fix the HC system so #nurses can thrive #NursesWeek

[Deb Lefebvre @DebraLefebvre]

New grad ER nurse recd a call w/devastating news about his friend. He was shaken. The nurse manager responded by sending the nurse home w/bereavement leave. A #traumainformed approach to leadership is a very effective retention strategy. #retentiontoolkit #respect #NurseTwitter

[Deb Lefebvre @DebraLefebvre]

Second discussion w/sr hosp leaders this week! We presented our evidence-based “ThriveAbility” model that fosters a #traumainformed, #selfcompassionate org culture, developed by expert nurses @JenniferWaite04 #pushandpull #retention #thriving #connection

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[Deb Lefebvre @DebraLefebvre]

There is always room for improvement. Reading the report, there’s lots of good stuff, too. @KingstonHSC has made dramatic progress in 1 yr:

* Decrease in #RN vacancies from 83.7% to 39.5%
* Improved comms, engagement & support
* Improved access to #mentalhealth programs

#ygk

[Deb Lefebvre @DebraLefebvre]

MD requested security staff prior to seeing patient. 4 arrived. Meanwhile the nurse put self in harm’s way entire shift & cared for pt on their own. Nurses need to stand up & demand safe working conditions. This MD did not take a chance. Why should you? #workplaceviolence

[Deb Lefebvre @DebraLefebvre]

“The workload is crushing. I wake up w/palpitations” Nursing faculty teach larger classes & more courses than academic peers. Make no mistake: the nursing faculty shortage strongly influences the ability to admit new nursing students to offset the #nursingshortage. #onhealth

[JenniferWaite @JenniferWaite04]

Why wasn't I told this in nursing school - all I need are these shoes to "easily" work a 12 hour shift!! @DebraLefebvre Send to all #nurse colleagues! So glad I know this now!!! It all comes down to the right shoes!!!

SOS #NurseTwitter

[JenniferWaite @JenniferWaite04]

Neglecting the art of #nursing 1/14 patients. It's how fast I get meds out so I can get another task done. Then a code happens. Ain't nobody got time for that.

Welcome to nursing under @fordnation Just where are those 60K nurses Ford is bragging about?

@DebraLefebvre #nurses

[JenniferWaite @JenniferWaite04]

@birgitomo On the daily -1 Nurse to 16 patients - how does anyone think they will receive the best care possible? You can thank @fordnation for this healthcare disaster

[JenniferWaite @JenniferWaite04]

There is no "I" in team. #Nurses NEED team members to support the unimaginable short staffing levels. We must offer deep listening & empathy to all team members. Received this Message from my #PSW colleague after a 16 hr shift/ 1 RN ~16 patients
#grateful for my #Team ❤️

[Deb Lefebvre @DebraLefebvre]

Because nursing is a female dominated profession, we are exploited. “Misogyny involves objectification (‘you’re so pretty’) dehumanization (#victimblaming), & sexualization (‘honey’ or ‘I’d like to take you’).” It perpetuates violence & abuse. #workplacesafety #NurseTwitter

[Deb Lefebvre @DebraLefebvre]

Excited to roll out #traumainformed & #mentalhealth certification courses @RKYCamp w/thanks to @ONTrillium They are leading the way to better address mental health needs of the camp community by taking a trauma informed approach to build #ThriveAbility @mentalhealthLC @MHCC_ #ygk

[JenniferWaite @JenniferWaite04]

@abbyobenchain @LLynneIrwin @fordnation It's very difficult for both patients and staff. I had 17 patients the other night to care for and one said to me "wow you're late with meds tonight " I just smiled and said I'm sorry and gave her a hug. What else can I say?

[JenniferWaite @JenniferWaite04]

#Nurses are continuously working short staffed. Double and triple the workload. Ontario has the lowest nurse to population ratio in Canada. SHOW SOME RESPECT @fordnation